Senior Quality Manager

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Walden’s Machine was founded in 1976 by Charlie Walden. Primus purchased Walden’s in 2006 and PCC purchased Primus in 2011. The Company offers a complete range of products and services including high speed machining (3, 4 & 5 axis medium/complex aluminum and hard metal machining), kitting, assembly and integration, decorative coatings, airfoil/propulsion structures specialist and global supply chain management. The Quality Manager is responsible for the design and implementation of the policies and procedures that ensure quality standards are met during production. Oversees testing of processes and products. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Requirements

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality controls, and costs
Understand/use techniques for effective control of delivered quality, cost, and schedule in the manufacture of Primus products
Blueprint reading, basic shop math, General Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Knowledge of people, material, and equipment resource allocation, teaming, production methods, and understanding and use of ERP/MRP and related systems
Well versed in ISO/AS9100 Quality requirements
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Thorough understanding of Syteline/ESI systems, broad knowledge of Quality-specific software
Motivates, develops, and directs people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
Consider costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
10 years experience in the aerospace industry
5 years experience in the Quality leadership field
Bachelor’s Degree or an additional 5 years experience in the field
Excellent communication skills
Technical writing proficiency
Basic computer proficiency and understanding of industry related software
Must meet all minimum requirements of: Quality Engineer and Planner

Responsibilities

Implement Work Center goals and objectives in partnership with Department Managers
Coordinate, implement, monitor, and update plans, programs, targets, and initiatives within established schedule, quality, and cost parameters
Direct, coordinate, and supervise the activities of employees
Work with appropriate IT/Production personnel to implement and maintain necessary resources (tools, PCs, floor space, etc.)
Work with Supervisors to coordinate interdependent operations and activities
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and resources to meet production requirements
Maintains employee work and performance records
First in management line to resolve worker problems, complaints or grievances
Works with reporting Manager and HR on personnel issues
Partner with Quality to align Directorate goals with Business Quality Management System (BQMS)
Champion Six Sigma and facilitate lean initiatives
Develop and deploy management metrics
Support IT and Production with long-range resource plans
May occasionally perform special projects
Perform other duties as assigned